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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.11, 1,099.17 and 246.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.11, 1,099.17 and 246.03 is: 368.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.11 : 1,099.17 = 246.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.11/1,099.17 = 246.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.11x = 1,099.17 × 246.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.11x = 270,428.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,428.80/733.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.88

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